Graduate NIH Training in BiotechnologyFrequently asked questions
What is the Training Program’s Objective? To train a cadre of PhD students that are highly capable in integrative process design and also possess a deep knowledge of life and biomolecular science.
Is it only for students with experimental thesis projects? Absolutely NOT. One driver for the program has been the fruitful on going collaboration between design and bio faculty and students. This collaboration has, for example, adapted mixed integer methods to examine and optimize the trafficking of materials through bionetworks.
What Exactly is a Training Program? In general, training programs provide deeper educational opportunities, internships, and more structured cross discipline interaction. The thesis topic and length of dissertation are about the same as for students not selected to participate in the training program.
What are Some Specifics this Program Offers? All participating students will enroll in a Fall course offered by the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. This course, which is also taken by medical students, integrates all applied aspects of modern biology in one semester. This will be a rigorous, yet efficient way to become well versed in immunology, cell physiology, and other facets of modern science. The experience will also be a unifying one for the participating students. This course will satisfy a number of your life sciences elective courses as well, which should keep you in research and not tied to classes. Access to--engineering courses taught jointly by CMU and UPITT faculty, commercialization courses offered by GSIA, industrial internships, special get up to speed courses, and interdisciplinary research projects relevant to process analysis, design and optimization in the pharmaceutical and allied health product industries are among the other features we envision the program offering. Where Can I Go Afterwards? You will still be a Bioengineer/Chemical engineer/Scientist, so that door remains open. The deeper training and experience you gain can lead to a “player” position in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, academia…or you may want to start your own company.
For more information, please E-mail Professor Ataai , Room 1241 Benedum Engineering Hall, Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261. Email: ataai@engr.pitt.edu
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